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Ludhiana Dehat Police is set to conduct an auction of 82 vehicles seized in various criminal cases , giving interested buyers an opportunity to purchase vehicles at reserve prices starting from just Rs 2,840 . The public auction will be held on August 31, 2026, at 12 noon at the Jagraon Police Line .
The auction includes a wide range of vehicles, from two-wheelers to commercial and passenger vehicles. The list reportedly includes Scorpio, trucks, cars, Activa scooters, Bullet motorcycles and Pulsar bikes , among others.
The key details of the Ludhiana seized vehicle auction 2026 are:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Auctioning Authority | Ludhiana Dehat Police |
| Number of Vehicles | 82 |
| Auction Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Auction Time | 12 PM |
| Venue | Police Line, Jagraon |
| Auction Type | Public auction |
| Starting Reserve Price | Rs 2,840 |
| Sale Basis | AS IS WHERE IS / AS IS WHAT IS |
According to police information, the vehicles were seized in connection with different criminal cases and had remained parked at police stations for a long period.
Police officials said the vehicles were deteriorating while lying unused because the accused persons or their family members had not submitted the documents required for their release.
After completing the necessary legal and government procedures , authorities decided to dispose of the vehicles through auction.
The Jagraon vehicle auction will feature vehicles across several categories. Prospective bidders may find SUVs, cars, trucks, motorcycles and scooters in the auction list.
The vehicles include those seized in cases involving the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act , including vehicles connected with cases that have reached the conviction stage.
The reserve price will vary significantly depending on the vehicle. While some vehicles have a reserve price of only a few thousand rupees, larger commercial vehicles have reserve prices running into lakhs.
The minimum reserve price is Rs 2,840 , making some vehicles potentially accessible to buyers looking for budget options.
At the higher end, an Ashok Leyland truck has a reserve price of around Rs 2.34 lakh , while another truck has been assigned a reserve price of approximately Rs 2.60 lakh .
However, the final purchase price will depend on the bidding process and the bids submitted by eligible participants.
All vehicles included in the Ludhiana Police vehicle auction will be sold on an “AS IS WHERE IS” and “AS IS WHAT IS” basis .
This means bidders should independently inspect the vehicle, assess its condition and understand the applicable auction terms before participating. Buyers should also verify the documentation, ownership-transfer requirements and other legal formalities applicable to the individual vehicle.
Interested buyers who want to participate in the August 31 Jagraon police auction will have to follow the procedure prescribed by the police authorities.
Police officials can be contacted for details regarding the vehicle list, bidding procedure, eligibility requirements, inspection arrangements, documentation and other auction conditions .
Since the vehicles are being sold on an as-is basis, prospective bidders should carefully examine the vehicle and auction conditions before placing a bid.
The upcoming auction provides an opportunity for buyers to bid for 82 seized vehicles in one of Punjab's significant police vehicle disposal exercises.
The auction will take place at Jagraon Police Line on August 31 at 12 noon . With reserve prices ranging from Rs 2,840 to several lakh rupees , the vehicle lot covers both low-cost two-wheelers and larger commercial vehicles.
Potential bidders should obtain the official auction information from the concerned Ludhiana Dehat Police authorities and complete all required formalities before participating.
Kapurthala, Punjab | November 2025: The Kapurthala District Police has announced the public auction of seized and unclaimed vehicles currently lying at various police stations under its jurisdiction. The auction aims to clear long-pending cases involving vehicles seized under different criminal proceedings and ensure proper disposal as per legal procedures.
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According to police records, more than 100 two-wheelers and four-wheelers will be put up for auction. These include vehicles seized under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), NDPS Act, Excise Act, and Motor Vehicles Act. Most of these vehicles are either non-functional or accident-damaged and will be sold primarily as scrap.
Two-wheelers (motorcycles/scooters): 132
Four-wheelers (cars, jeeps, vans): 27
Commercial vehicles (trucks, Tata 407, etc.): 6
Organised by: Kapurthala District Police
Category: Seized and unclaimed vehicles
Types of Vehicles: Motorcycles, scooters, cars, vans, trucks
Condition: Unusable or damaged (to be sold as scrap)
Base Price Range: ₹2,000 to ₹65,000 (depending on make and condition)
Auction Mode: Physical inspection and open bidding at respective police stations
The list features a wide variety of makes and models such as Hero Honda, Bajaj, TVS, Suzuki motorcycles and Maruti 800, Alto, Zen, Swift, Tata 407, and Innova cars . Many vehicles have been held for years due to theft, road accident, or narcotics-related cases.
Officials clarified that all vehicles will be sold strictly on an " OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION " basis. Buyers will not receive any registration or ownership transfer documents. The auction is open to registered scrap dealers and authorized recyclers , who must follow the environmental and disposal norms prescribed by the Punjab Government.
Punjab Police Launches Statewide Drive to Clear 75,000 Abandoned Vehicles from Police Stations
Chandigarh, October 2025:
In a landmark initiative to declutter police stations and streamline traffic enforcement logistics, the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Traffic, A.S. Rai, has announced a comprehensive program to dispose of more than 75,000 abandoned vehicles lying in police station premises across the state.
The initiative, technically supervised by DSP Gurdev Singh, aims to address the long-standing issue of impounded vehicles - many of which have been accumulating for years due to traffic violations, theft cases, accidents, and other legal proceedings.
According to data compiled by the DGP Traffic Office, 424 police stations across Punjab currently hold over 75,000 two-wheelers and four-wheelers . Most of these vehicles are in deteriorated condition due to lack of space, prolonged storage, and poor maintenance - with several missing essential parts.
In the first phase , the Punjab Police plans to dispose of 35,323 vehicles , either through public auction or by allowing owners to reclaim their vehicles after fulfilling legal formalities.
The district-wise data reveals that Ludhiana City leads with 7,039 abandoned vehicles, followed by SAS Nagar (3,841), Ludhiana Rural (3,388), Fazilka (2,352), Mansa (1,679), Bathinda (1,656), Khanna (1,558), Tarn Taran (1,510), and Fatehgarh Sahib (985).
Speaking on the initiative, DGP A.S. Rai emphasized that the move is part of a broader strategy to ensure better space utilization, promote transparency through auction processes, and bring abandoned vehicles back into circulation.
"This step not only resolves the long-pending issue of vehicle congestion in police stations but also supports environmental and administrative efficiency," DGP Rai said.
The first-phase disposal process will commence soon, marking a significant step toward modernizing Punjab's traffic management and enforcement infrastructure
Ludhiana: Police Lines Begins Clearing 350 Abandoned Vehicles After Six Years
After lying untouched for more than six years, the Ludhiana Police Lines on Tuesday began auctioning impounded vehicles, finally kick-starting a long-pending clean-up drive. Nearly 350 vehicles - ranging from battered trucks and dented cars to scooters and autorickshaws reduced to scrap - were auctioned off to scrap dealers, who have now started towing them away.
For years, the premises had resembled a dumping ground, with rusted frames and abandoned vehicles piling up as silent reminders of traffic violations and criminal cases. Police commissioner Swapan Sharma admitted the move was "long overdue," adding, "These vehicles were occupying valuable space and had turned into waste. Their removal has freed up significant space, and we've already initiated the process of clearing vehicles dumped outside police stations and posts as well." ALSO CHECK - Punjab Cars eAuctions
Officials revealed that over 4,500 impounded vehicles still lie abandoned outside police stations and police posts across Ludhiana, creating congestion and inconveniencing commuters. Many of these remain unclaimed as owners either lack proper documents, find them too old or damaged to retrieve, or have already claimed insurance.
With the first phase of auctions now underway, the commissionerate plans to systematically dispose of the remaining vehicles to restore order and free up public spaces.
